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Nothing Works Properly!

I heard a chap on the radio saying that nothing works properly in Britain. The railway doesn't work properly, airports don't work properly... Join me for a look at how things are now and how they were back in the old days.

Midweek Message 62.

Hi, I hope you're keeping well. This Sunday, I'll be ranting about things not working in Britain. The railways don't work properly, airports are a nightmare, there are massive waiting lists for hospital treatment... nothing works properly! Join me for a good old rant!

The Cost of Living!

We are all suffering from price rises. House prices are going through the roof, people can't afford the deposit for a mortgage. In this episode, I look back at the 1970s and also recall a story of a friend who bought a house and... I hope you enjoy this episode.

 

Midweek Message 61.

Hi, I hope you're well.  I'm not sure what next Sunday's episode will be about. Got any suggestions? Email me. raysrants@protonmail.com

Communication, Then and Now.

Communication back in the 1950s and 60s. Many people didn't have a telephone or a television. How did they communicate? Join me for a look back at the red telephone box and other forms of communication.

Midweek Message 60.

Summer has finally arrived in Britain! Temps might reach 34 this Friday. Apart from the weather, thanks for all your emails regarding lats Sunday's episode. This coming Sunday, I want to talk about communication back in the 50s and 60s. Red phone boxes, newspapers, radio new bulletins... Please join me!

Politics, Then and Now.

What were politics like back in the old days. No House of Commons cameras live on TV, no 24 hour news channels, no social media... How did people know what was going on in parliament? Join me for a look at politics!

Midweek Message 59.

Hello, I hope you're keeping well. Politics... No, no don't run away! I'm not going to bore you. Are you fed up with hearing about politics all the time? Have you had enough of partygate, beergate, currygate, brexit... This Sunday, I'll be chatting about your thoughts on politics. Email me... raysrants@protonmail.com

Tradesmen, then and now.

What were tradesmen like back in the 50s and 60s? Were there cowboys around back then? Were people out for a quick buck? In this episode, I look back at having work done then and compare it to these days.

 

Midweek Message 58.

Hi, I hope you're well. This coming Sunday I'll be talking about tradesman in the 50s and 60s. How well did they do their job back then compared to today's tradesman? Email me with your experiences of work you've had done. raysrants@protonmail.com

The Queen’s Plantnum Jubilee Street Party

Are you having a street party for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee? Have you been to a street party in the past? Join me in this episode for a look at street parties over the decades.

Midweek Message 57.

The Queen's Jubilee is coming up and we're having a street party. Have you recollections of past street parties? It would be great to hear from you. raysrants@protonmail.com

Changes! How things have changed since the 1960s and 1970s

How things have changed since the 1960s and 70s! Some things have changed for the better... although not many! And some for the worst. Join me for a look at how things were and how they are now.

 

Midweek Message 56.

I'm back from a great holiday on the Isle of Wight. In this week's message, I talk about the way we talk... have a listen! I'd be interested to hear your thoughts.

Love, marriage, secrecy and Aunty’s house.

In this episode, I tell the story of Love, marriage, secrecy and a house left to a friend of mine. Oh! What a tangled web we weave!